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The Best Onsen Stopovers in Japan

by Liz | Jul 13, 2019 | Destinations, Interests, Japan, Relaxation / Pampering | 0 comments

For those of you who are interested in traveling to Japan, you may have heard of the term Onsen and are wondering what that is. An Onsen is a warm indoor or outdoor bath—with natural hot spring. Thousands of hotels and inns have built themselves up along the Japanese...

31 Awesome Hot Springs in Colorado

by Josh | Jun 30, 2019 | Colorado, Destinations, Interests, Relaxation / Pampering, The States | 0 comments

If you have been looking for some of the best spas and resorts in Colorado then look no further. If you are familiar with our blog, then you know that Liz and I really love a good relaxation vacation! In this article, we have listed 31 places in Colorado...

Tips for Visiting Great Sand Dunes National Park & Camping Nearby

by Liz | Jun 23, 2019 | Colorado, Destinations, Pet Travel, RV, The States | 2 comments

“Wow, who knew this existed outside the Sahara desert!” Josh said as we gazed up at the towering sand dunes, the tallest in North America reaching upwards of 750 feet. But it’s not just one dune…it’s the many dunes of varying height which shift with the strong...

8 Memorable Things to Do in Tulum

by Josh | May 18, 2019 | Destinations, Mexico | 2 comments

Located on the scenic Mayan Riviera and the famous Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, Tulum is a small town with a laid back atmosphere. Although it was formerly a fishing village, within just a few decades this small town had managed to grown into one...

Tips for Renting a Car in Mexico & Mexican Liability Insurance

by Liz | May 4, 2019 | Destinations, Mexico | 169 comments

This post has been updated in 2019 but was originally published in 2014. People were shocked when we told them we were planning a trip to Mexico and that we planned to drive around. And while it’s true that some parts of Mexico should be avoided, other areas are...

Top Ski Towns in Colorado for Food, Drink, Fun & Adventure! 

by Josh | Mar 29, 2019 | Colorado, The States | 0 comments

When it comes to enjoying the very best that skiing has to offer, one place comes to mind, Colorado. The state is blessed with some of the most iconic ski towns the country has to offer. Sometimes it pretty difficult to believe that most of these towns were once...